About the role#
Join the engineering team at RBC Bearings as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-op. You will support our production unit by researching and resolving operating issues while helping to develop new standards for equipment and tooling. This role provides hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Participate in the Dodge safety program.
- Create and improve manufacturing processes using automation, 3D printing, robotics, gear hobbing, induction heat treating, CNC programming, and tool design.
- Implement best practices to improve production rates and output quality, including reducing scrap and downtime.
- Use Lean and Six Sigma principles for daily problem solving.
- Plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to boost efficiency.
- Support the quality department by developing inspection methods and evaluating reliability data.
- Attend engineering meetings and contribute to projects involving new tooling and materials.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited university studying Mechanical Engineering.
- Ability to stand, sit, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch regularly.
- Capability to lift or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Location & details#
- Location: Belton, South Carolina.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time co-op.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About RBC Bearings
RBC Bearings manufactures precision plain, roller, and ball bearings for industrial, aerospace, and defense customers. Founded in 1919, the company maintains its headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut. It employs over 1,000 people and focuses on technical products that require specialized design and testing. The company operates as a public entity.
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